Theater

This is an historical sampling of translated course descriptions for theater courses
that have been taken by previous program participants outside of the Skidmore Center.
This list should be used as a guide. Course numbers listed are not guaranteed and
require department approval. Courses listed are not guaranteed to be offered during
your semester in Paris.

JPTH104 INTRODUCTION TO ACTING (3)
(Ecole de Théâtre de Paris or Université de Paris IV, Sorbonne)

The student is exposed to exercises designed to free the imagination through improvisation
and theater games. Secondarily, training is offered in the basic skills of physical
and vocal mastery, analytical insight into the text, and the ability to synthesize
techniques so the student may acquire discipline in each area. Prerequisite: Successful completion of introductory theater course.

JPTH198 MOVEMENT FOR THE THEATRE (2)
(Ecole de Théâtre de Paris or Université de Paris IV, Sorbonne)

Physical training for the actor-performer taught from varying points of view depending
on the instructor. Work in this course might include physical training, dance for
actors, mime, stage combat, circus techniques. Instructors also direct students in
the development of a personal, physical warm-up. This course may be repeated for a
maximum of eight semester hours. Not for liberal arts credit.

Emphasis on deepening of the actor's imagination, concentration, awareness, and presence
through rigorous physical improvisation. Students experience the integration of physical
improvisation with textual work as the semester progresses. Students are exposed to
a variety of theatrical approaches. Prerequisites:Successful completion of introductory theater course or introductorycourse on 'movement for the theater.'

JPTH204 INTERMEDIATE ACTING(3)(Ecole de Théâtre de Paris or Université de Paris IV, Sorbonne)

Through textual analysis, object exercises, and scene work, students experience the
development of a role through the exploration of text and its relationship to the
body in space. Students will develop their ability to read theatrical texts as they
plan for their spatial, rhythmic and emotional work as performers. Students are exposed
to a variety of theatrical approaches.Prerequisites:Successful completion of introductory theater course or introductorycourse on 'movement for the theater,' and introductory acting course.

JPTH304 SPECIAL STUDIES IN ACTING (3)(Ecole de Théâtre de Paris or Université de Paris IV, Sorbonne)

An open series of acting studies capable of ranging from Shakespearean scene study
to musical comedy, from Grotowski training to acting for the epic theater. The specific
area of study could be determined by the opportunities of a particular production
season, by the training of a visiting artist, or by the interests of faculty or a
given group of students. Prerequisites: Successful completion of introductory theater course,introductorycourse on 'movement for the theater,' and two intermediate acting courses.